Alexander Schwabe (1824 - 1872)

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Alexander Schwabe

Alexander Schwabe (Russian: Александр Петрович Швабе) was a Russian painter known for his detailed and vivid hunting scenes and animal portraits. Born in 1824, Schwabe became a prominent artist of his time, specializing in depicting animals in their natural settings. His works often featured horses, dogs, and scenes of hunts, reflecting his deep passion for nature and wildlife.

Schwabe's career began with commissions from the Russian Imperial family, which significantly boosted his reputation. He painted numerous portraits of prized horses and hunting dogs for Emperor Nicholas I and other members of the aristocracy. His notable works include "Horses with a Shepherd and a Dog" (1850), "Deer Hunt in the Vicinity of Gatchina" (1860), and "Wolves Attacking a Herd of Horses" (1863). These pieces showcased his ability to capture the dynamic movement and energy of animals in action​.

In addition to his paintings, Schwabe was recognized for his academic contributions. In 1861, he was appointed as a professor at the Imperial Academy of Arts, reflecting his influence and expertise in animal painting. His works were frequently exhibited in academic shows between 1844 and 1863, and many of his paintings are now housed in prestigious collections, such as the Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow and the Gatchina Palace​.

For collectors and art enthusiasts, Alexander Schwabe's paintings offer a captivating glimpse into 19th-century Russian aristocratic life and their passion for hunting and nature. To stay updated on new sales and auction events related to Alexander Schwabe's works, sign up for our updates.

Date and place of birt:1824, Riga, Russian Empire
Date and place of death:1872, Tallinn, Russian Empire
Nationality:Latvia, Russia, Estonia, Russian Empire
Period of activity: XIX century
Specialization:Animalist, Artist, Painter, Portraitist
Art school / group:Russian school
Genre:Animalistic, Parade portrait
Art style:Realism, Romanticism

Creators Latvia

Oto Skulme (1889 - 1967)
Oto Skulme
1889 - 1967
Indulis Zariņš (1929 - 1997)
Indulis Zariņš
1929 - 1997
Gustav Gustavovich Klutsis (1895 - 1938)
Gustav Gustavovich Klutsis
1895 - 1938
Vera Idelson (1893 - 1977)
Vera Idelson
1893 - 1977
Naum L'vovich Aronson (1872 - 1943)
Naum L'vovich Aronson
1872 - 1943
Ella Kruglyanskaya (1978)
Ella Kruglyanskaya
1978
Francisks Ignatievich Varslavan (1899 - 1949)
Francisks Ignatievich Varslavan
1899 - 1949
Eduards Kalniņš (1904 - 1988)
Eduards Kalniņš
1904 - 1988
Vija Celmins (1938)
Vija Celmins
1938
Ida Kerkovius (1879 - 1970)
Ida Kerkovius
1879 - 1970
Abel Pann (1883 - 1963)
Abel Pann
1883 - 1963
Jacques Chapiro (1887 - 1972)
Jacques Chapiro
1887 - 1972
Raimonds Staprans (1926)
Raimonds Staprans
1926
Artur Yanovich Lapin'sh (1911 - 1983)
Artur Yanovich Lapin'sh
1911 - 1983
Emil Schultz-Riga (1872 - 1931)
Emil Schultz-Riga
1872 - 1931
Eduard Yanovich Brentsens (1885 - 1929)
Eduard Yanovich Brentsens
1885 - 1929

Creators Realism

Carl Joseph Begas (1794 - 1854)
Carl Joseph Begas
1794 - 1854
Abraham Mеertens (1747 - 1823)
Abraham Mеertens
1747 - 1823
James Pollard (1792 - 1867)
James Pollard
1792 - 1867
Jules Finot (1826 - 1906)
Jules Finot
1826 - 1906
Nikolay Aleksandrovich Issaev (1891 - 1977)
Nikolay Aleksandrovich Issaev
1891 - 1977
Franciszek Theodore Eismond (1859 - 1931)
Franciszek Theodore Eismond
1859 - 1931
Carl Oesterley (1839 - 1930)
Carl Oesterley
1839 - 1930
Émile-Coriolan Hippolyte Guillemin (1841 - 1907)
Émile-Coriolan Hippolyte Guillemin
1841 - 1907
Fernand Cormon (1845 - 1924)
Fernand Cormon
1845 - 1924
Osvaldo Licini (1894 - 1958)
Osvaldo Licini
1894 - 1958
Heinrich Faltermeier (1909 - 1999)
Heinrich Faltermeier
1909 - 1999
Kaspar Jacob Strickler (1906 - 1976)
Kaspar Jacob Strickler
1906 - 1976
Joseph Stallaert (1825 - 1903)
Joseph Stallaert
1825 - 1903
Fujishima Takeji (1867 - 1943)
Fujishima Takeji
1867 - 1943
Alberto Pasini (1826 - 1899)
Alberto Pasini
1826 - 1899
Taco Mesdag (1829 - 1902)
Taco Mesdag
1829 - 1902